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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Air compressor efficiency is a priority for many organizations. Knowing how well your air compressors perform is an excellent indication of their overall efficiency. Any facility that runs at limited efficiency will use more power to achieve the same results. In fact, only 10-20% of the energy required to generate compressed air reaches the point of use. […]

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Compressed air is so common in industrial applications that many people consider it a utility in the same way they view water and natural gas. Compressed air systems are valuable resources for powering a facility’s machinery and tools and performing other essential tasks. If you need to add the power of air to your operation, […]

Posted on: August 22, 2023

Compressed air, along with water, natural gas and electricity, are essential utilities needed in the manufacturing process. Its application is widespread in the automotive, plumbing, textile, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and other industries where moisture must be removed from the air within these compressors to perform efficiently. This guide will cover everything you need […]

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Motors that power multiple applications are generally made to run at uniform speeds, regardless of the application in question. For any machine that runs on an AC motor, you can save money on energy costs with the use of a Variable Speed Drive (VSD), which adjusts the motor’s speed according to the needs of a […]

Posted on: July 31, 2023

There are many uses of compressed air. In fact, 70 percent of all manufacturers use a compressed air system, for use with machine tools, material handling, as well as spray painting and separation equipment. One reason for that popularity is the safety and convenience of using air as a resource, as opposed to other energy […]

Posted on: June 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that industrial operations use 10% of their electricity on creating compressed air. As such, compressed air can be a costly investment. Inefficient production systems reduce profits, sometimes threatening the ongoing financial viability of businesses. With such intense price competition, manufacturers need to identify areas of inefficiency. At industrial facilities, many unseen errors can cause reductions in […]

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Safety should be the priority in any workplace environment, whether it’s a construction site, a factory or another setting. Business leaders want to make sure their employees are safe, maintain high morale among their workforce and reduce the possibility of damaged or broken machinery. By employing practical safety measures, your company can benefit from increased uptime […]

Posted on: June 15, 2023

Compressed air is used in many different industries. From refrigerator manufacturers to toy makers, companies around the world depend on compressed air to produce products. It’s so important that many consider it a utility as significant as electricity, water or natural gas. Unfortunately, compressed air is also an expensive utility to produce. Many businesses spend […]

Posted on: June 15, 2023

If you hear a telltale hiss coming from a component in your air compressor, you might not realize how much damage it’s causing your system and your bottom line. Air compressor leaks can be incredibly costly, not just in terms of money, but also through productivity and efficiency. Compressors use a lot of energy. It […]